Another member, Tammi, was just going through the same thing - she wrote this great release and then realized she wasn't ready to send it out because of her current employment status...

Only you know what is right for your own situation - and I understand it can be scary to branch out. This press release represents a big step toward business ownership and independence for you. But legally your boss can't take any action against you for freelancing on the side so don't let anyone else stop you from pursuing what it is you want to be doing.

Whatever you decide to do, you've got a great press release ready to roll, whenever you are

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If you are worried about your boss, why not speak to him prior to releasing it, let him know what you are doing but assure him that it will not affect your work.

Than go ahead a release it. I do understand your hesitation, so do what you think is right for you.

Regards,
Vicky
www.c-vas.eu

I just received a response from Free Press Release.com that my press release was not accepted due to the fact that it was not newsworthy!

Would you consider the content I have above (a final version of it anyhow)to he a press release or more of an article?

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Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
The Voice & Vision Behind Your Business

Could be they're cracking down on actual PR format and trying to conform to the old standards. The truth is - people have started using releases as virtual advertisements rather than what they are meant for - passing information along to media professionals in the hopes that the media will pick up on the story.

When I pitch my two cents for editing, etc. on here I don't even try to go in that direction, because no one listens

Join us in a little while (11 am EST Tuesday the 26th) in the chatroom for the talk with Diana Ennen - she's sure to have some input! Maybe pose a question to her during the Q and A!

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Ohhh that chat would be perfect...but I will be working at that time! There will be an archive, right???


Thanks again Tess!

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Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
The Voice & Vision Behind Your Business

It will be archived after about a month, yes! Too bad you can't be there - it's all about press releases.

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Hi, Darlene How about a "press release" that shows ways for small business owners how to manage their time better. Perhaps pitch a couple of short filler articles.End each article with your "About" closing line.

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That's very good! You might want to delete some of the exclamation points. I think they work, but some places will say it adds to much hype. Also, you might consider putting it in 3rd person. One good thing is you had a last paragraph "call to action,"

Good luck!

Diana Ennen

Thanks Diana,

As far as the exclamation points go, that is a bad trait of mine that I am trying very hard to break. I am just so darn enthusiastic and happy, that I can't help ending a lot of my sentences with an exclamation point (of course, my instinct wanted me to put one after that sentence). I will continue to keep that in the forefront of my mind when I am writing. Thanks!

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Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
The Voice & Vision Behind Your Business